Multiple vehicles damaged after fire in Montreal’s west end

Two vehicles are considered a total loss, and a third sustained extensive damage after a fire in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Cosmo Santamaria/CTV News)

Two vehicles are considered a total loss, and a third sustained extensive damage after a fire in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough Thursday night.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 11 p.m. about a car on fire on Mayrand Street near Sorel Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, firefighters were working to control the blaze.

“The flames spread to two other vehicles that were parked nearby,” said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “Certain elements at the scene suggest arson.”

The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.

The vehicles are being towed for expert examination, and the investigation is ongoing.